Greco di Tufo Feudi di San Gregorio 2017

Lean and clean nose, with hints of fresh green foliage. In the mouth, crispy and mineral, with a finish dominated by citrus fruits that last through a fairly long aftertaste.

Greco di Tufo is one of the three DOCG of Irpinia, in the Campania region of Italy.  Continue reading “Greco di Tufo Feudi di San Gregorio 2017”

Cuvée du Baptême 2016

The nose is dominated by an aroma of apricot. In the mouth the wine displays a velvety texture and a light, but fairly long, aftertaste of the same sweet apricot first perceived on the nose.

Overall, this Jurançon Sec produced by Cave de Gan delivers a simple but very pleasant experience. At 7 EUR a bottle in Paris it offers an attractive price-quality relationship.  Continue reading “Cuvée du Baptême 2016”

Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017

Very pleasant citrusy nose, accompanied by nutty notes. It reminds me of a weird mix of lemon and peanuts.

In the mouth, as pleasant as on the nose. Well balanced and with, for my taste, just the right amount of freshness. The finish is dominated by the same citrusy sensation perceived on the nose, which last through a fairly long aftertaste.  Continue reading “Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017”

Valdesil Godello Sobre Lias 2015

On the nose delicately perfumed, mineral-rich with citrus and herbal accents. In the mouth as elegant as on the nose, with a soft acidity and a clean, fairly long, finish. The wine has probably been enriched by the prolonged lees contact.

This varietal wine is made with Godello, a white grape variety thought to be indigenous of Galicia,  Continue reading “Valdesil Godello Sobre Lias 2015”

Fiano di Avellino Feudi di San Gregorio 2016

On the nose, an aroma market by citrus fruits, floral and mineral flavours.

In the mouth very refreshing, with the citrus notes and the flint perceived on the nose resurfacing. In the fairly long aftertaste, after the lively acidity fade, I’m left with a taste that reminds me of chamomile.  Continue reading “Fiano di Avellino Feudi di San Gregorio 2016”

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2015

On the nose nutty flavours, with notes of lemon and melon, accompanied by some smoky sensations. Almost oily mouthfeel, balanced by minerality more than acidity. Once swollen, at first not much. It gets better with successive sips, but nothing special, beside the pleasant mineral mouthfeel. Continue reading “Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2015”

Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 2012

Not everybody may be aware of the fact that this well-known Château also produce a white wine. The only one among the four Médoc’s Premier Crus.

When I first tasted the wine in early April 2013, directly at Château Margaux during the annual En Primeur Barrel Tasting, Continue reading “Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 2012”

Amigne de Vétroz 2016

29 November 2017

Amigne is a very old variety and is thought to have been introduced into the Alps by the Romans. It is one of the many indigenous grape varieties of the Valais region of Switzerland.

Valais account for a third of the total wine production of Switzerland and displays a vast richness of indigenous grapes. Continue reading “Amigne de Vétroz 2016”

Chateau Musar Blanc 2007

19 November 2017

Golden color, very bright and less dark than you would expect from a 10 years old white. Slightly oxidised, but again less than you would expect given the age.

On the nose a predominance of almonds and beeswax. In the mouth, at first it tastes like a raw carrot, with a savoury note. Continue reading “Chateau Musar Blanc 2007”